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Quran Burner Convicted in UK, Sparking Free Speech Row

Quran Burner Convicted in UK, Sparking Free Speech Row

Campaigners say the £240 fine handed to Hamit Coskun amounts to a return of blasphemy law in all but name.

June 2, 2025
Illegal Channel Crossings Reach New High 

Illegal Channel Crossings Reach New High 

Maritime rescue services are overwhelmed on the last day of spring as ‘small boat’ numbers soar higher than ever.

June 2, 2025
Britain and Armenia Sign Military Cooperation Plan

Britain and Armenia Sign Military Cooperation Plan

Amid growing tensions, London and Yerevan set for one year of defence cooperation.

June 2, 2025
Bulgarians Demonstrate Against Joining the Euro

Bulgarians Demonstrate Against Joining the Euro

President praises the 100 different events opposed to ditching the national currency—which protestors link to national identity.

June 2, 2025
Italy Celebrates Republic Day

Italy Celebrates Republic Day

PM Giorgia Meloni confirmed to reporters as she marked the anniversary that she would go to the polls in the June 8th referendum on citizenship, but she would not pick up the ballot.

June 2, 2025
UK Defence Spending Up

UK Defence Spending Up

Labour PM Keir Starmer said a new era has started and pledged to ‘mobilise the nation.’

June 2, 2025
‘Complex’ Ukranian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Warplanes

‘Complex’ Ukranian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Warplanes

While the numbers are hotly contested, Moscow appears rattled by the “terrorist” action.

June 2, 2025
Colorado Supporters of Israeli Hostages Burned by Migrant

Colorado Supporters of Israeli Hostages Burned by Migrant

The attacker shouted “free Palestine” before hurling incendiary devices, hurting eight people.

June 2, 2025
Nawrocki Set To Win Poland’s Presidential Election Amid Record Turnout

Nawrocki Set To Win Poland’s Presidential Election Amid Record Turnout

More than 71% of Poland’s 29 million voting age citizens cast their ballots on Sunday, with a slight majority choosing conservative historian Karol Nawrocki.

June 2, 2025
Qatari-Owned PSG’s ‘Fans’ Set Paris on Fire After Champions’ League Victory

Qatari-Owned PSG’s ‘Fans’ Set Paris on Fire After Champions’ League Victory

The French capital and other cities across France descended into chaos on Saturday night following the Paris Saint-Germain–Inter Milan football match.

June 2, 2025
Volkswagen Aims To Dodge Tariffs by Investing in the U.S.

Volkswagen Aims To Dodge Tariffs by Investing in the U.S.

The CEO of the Volkswagen Group and Porsche was pleased with the talks, but said he is keeping the details confidential.

May 30, 2025
Ombudsman: Swedish Hospital “Discriminated” by Writing “Mother” in Birth Records

Ombudsman: Swedish Hospital “Discriminated” by Writing “Mother” in Birth Records

The complainant was also offended by a survey addressed to “pregnant women and new mothers.”

May 30, 2025